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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act or the SENSE Act (Sec. 2) This bill modifies the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule as it applies to certain electric utility steam generating units (electric power plants) that convert coal refuse into energy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must maintain the existing limits for sulfur dioxide emissions from coal refuse utilities under the cap-and-trade system, instead of applying the more restrictive limits that are scheduled to go into effect in 2017. (Under the current system, a cap sets a limit on emissions. The cap is lowered over time to reduce the amount of pollutants released. Utilities may only emit as much carbon as permitted under their allowances, which may be traded with others.) Thus, the EPA must allocate to coal refuse utilities in 2017 and subsequent years the same number of emissions allowances for sulfur dioxide that have been previously allocated to coal refuse utilities, instead of reducing allowances. After January 1, 2017, a coal refuse utility may not trade any unused sulfur dioxide allowances. Those allowances may be saved by the coal refuse utilities for use in future compliance periods. The EPA may not increase the total number of allowances for sulfur dioxide emissions from all sources that are allocated to each state. The bill eases emission limits for hazardous air pollutants from coal refuse utilities. The EPA must allow the utilities to meet compliance requirements by meeting the maximum achievable control technology standards for either hydrogen chloride or sulfur dioxide.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 183 (Roll no. 123). (text: CR H1371)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 183 (Roll no. 123).(text: CR H1371)
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 236 (Roll no. 122). (consideration: CR H1381)
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1380)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Motion to Recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section that adds parameters for an effective date.
Ms. Adams moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H1379-1381; text: CR H1379)
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2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; Discussion draft of the Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." issue and related to proposed rule; Discussion on air issues, including proposed Clean Power Plan; BART/Regional Haze Program; MATs; and ozone NAAQS.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016; S.612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 (Section 1125 - cost recovery provision and Section 2301 - CCR provisions).
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act. Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it. Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions. Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources. Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming. Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation. Support safe drilling and mining practices. Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report. Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards. Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry. Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support tougher standards on smog. Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act. Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range. Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs. Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan. Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule. Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants. Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry. Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families. Support permanent exclusion of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans from offshore drilling
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support revising the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone to 60 parts per billion (ppb). Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support Congressman Conyers WATER Act Support regional haze rule overall, but there are some areas of concern that would delay implementation and weaken critical provisions. Oppose any CR that does not contain money for Flint water mitigation. Support Stabenow Flint amendment to S. 2848 Support Kildee Flint amendment to HR 5303 Support S. 2848 Support HR 5303 Support final version of S 612
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose HR 1030 Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Oppose HR 712 Oppose HR 1927 Support continued funding in FY2016 to the National Center for Environmental Healths Healthy Community Design Initiative (HCDI) at its current level of $2.8 million. Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support EPA coordination with HUD, and both to engage in the AFFH process and leverage it for its other nondiscrimination investigations and enforcement. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) permitting its borrowers to use the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to finance home improvements that increase energy efficiency and lower utility costs Support the establishment of a White House Office of Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. Support Grijalva amendment #41 to HR 5538 Support final version of S 612
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1379)
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3797.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Veasey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Veasey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 640, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Veasey amendment No. 5.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 640, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bera amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bera demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 640, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera amendment No. 3.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No.2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 640, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No.1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 640, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 1
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3797.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 640 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4596 and H.R. 3797.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 640. (consideration: CR H1365-1381)
Rule H. Res. 640 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 640 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4596 and H.R. 3797.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-445.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7094-7095)
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| October 22, 2015 |
| October 22, 2015 |
| Republican |
| PA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Tim Murphy | Republican | PA |
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $19,573 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 1734 - the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 H.R. 2576 - TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 H.R. 3797 - Satisfy Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act S. 697 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 S. 2446 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 H.R.4827 - Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act of 2016 S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 S. 612 - WIIN Act Rulemakings EPA; 40 CFR Parts 7 and 9, Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance; Proposed Rule (January 9, 2017) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 260 and 261, Definition of Solid Waste; Final Rule (January 13, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 257 and 261 Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Final Rule (December 19, 2014). EPA; 40 CFR Part 170, Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions; Final Rule at 80 FR 67495 (November 2, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 155, Pesticides: Chlorpyrifos Registration Review; Revised Human Health Risk Assessment (January 14, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 320, Superfund: Identification of Priority Classes of Facilities for CERCLA 108 (b) Financial Responsibility Requirements; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. CPSC; 16 CFR Part 1051, Chemicals: Petition for Rulemaking to Protect Against Consumer Products Containing Additive Organohalogen Flame Retardants (July 1, 2015); Comments on Petition for Rulemaking on Products Containing Organohalogen Flame Retardants (October 19, 2015)
Client expense: $77,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1548, The BREATHE Act-SELC supports legislation that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) that allow the oil and gas industry to emit significant amounts of toxic air pollution. H.R. 1460, The FRESHER Act-SELC supports legislation that would close the loophole in the Clean Water Act (CWA) that endangers water quality near oil and gas production activities. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would weaken clean air and clean water protections, and supported amendments that would enhance these protections. H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Act-SELC opposed legislation that would require the withdrawal of the proposed Clean Water Rule & the development of a new rule. S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act-SELC opposed amendments that would undermine attempts to reduce global warming, but did not oppose underlying legislation. HR 2028, FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations-- opposing riders that block clean water protections S 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act-opposing legislation that blocks effective clean water protections S 1645, FY16 Interior/EPA Appropriations-opposing legislation that provides inadequate funding to protect the environment and contains numerous policy riders. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-stongly opposeing the numerous anti-environmental riders and low funding levels. S.____, FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee draft - opposing riders that block clean water protections S 1500, The Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2015 oppose in its entirety, as it would allow greater pollution from pesticides. S 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 oppose in its entirety; the bill would block climate change protections. SJR 22, Resolution under the CRA disapproving Clean Water Rule, opposing the resolution in its entirety. SJR 23, Resolution under the CRA disapproving carbon requirements on new sources, opposing the resolution in its entirety. SJR 24, Resolution under the CRA disapproving carbon requirements on existing sources, opposing the resolution in its entirety. HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing riders that would impact clean air and clean water, such as those impacting the Clean Water Rule and the Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1644, The STREAM Act, SELC opposes this legislation in its entirety, as it would weaken the Stream Protection Rule. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions in the legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act, as well as an amendment that seeks designation of biomass combustion as carbon neutral. S. 2446, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016, SELC opposes this legislation that would remove important citizen protections from coal ash pollution. HR. 3797, The Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, SELC opposes provisions that weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S.2588, the Grants and Education to Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring American Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations Before Damage Is Suffered Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Report Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. HR 4775 and S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act human health protection. S. 2804, Energy & Water Appropriations, opposing amendment blocking the Clean Water Rule. HR 2822 and S. 3068, Interior/ EPA appropriations, opposing provisions in the underlying bill that weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR 2577, Zika Conference Report, opposing a provision added to the conference report that exempts pesticides from the clean water act. HR. 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017-opposing numerous riders that would undermine the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, coal ash protections and other bedrock environmental Protections. Supporting amendments that would strengthen protections for the Chesapeake Bay and help prevent global warming. HR 5303, S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016-opposing exemptions agribusiness from oil spill regulations and other clean water protections. Support funding for Flint water quality protection. HR 4456, RECLAIM Act of 2016, supporting the legislation as important to protecting water quality from mine wastes. S. 612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, supporting provisions to provide funding to avert the Flint crisis. HR 2028, Continuing Approprations Act, opposing riders that would undermine clean air and clean water.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; Discussion draft of Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." Issue and related to proposed rule; S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 (addresses an NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides)H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Salmon); H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (regarding EPA ozone NAAQS); H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Flake); S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; H.J.Res. 71, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; H.J.Res. 72, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016; S.612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 (Section 1125 - cost recovery provision and Section 2301 - CCR provisions).
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; Discussion draft of the Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." issue and related to proposed rule; Discussion on air issues, including proposed Clean Power Plan; BART/Regional Haze Program; MATs; and ozone NAAQS.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act. Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it. Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions. Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources. Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming. Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation. Support safe drilling and mining practices. Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report. Oppose legislation to allow the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline without permits. Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards. Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry. Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support tougher standards on smog. Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act. Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range. Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs. Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan. Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule. Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants. Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry. Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families.
Client expense: $19,573 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 1734 - the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 H.R. 2576 - TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 H.R. 3797 - Satisfy Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act H.R.4827 - Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act of 2016 S. 697 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 S. 2446 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 Rulemakings EPA; 40 CFR Parts 260 and 261, Definition of Solid Waste; Final Rule (January 13, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 257 and 261 Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Final Rule (December 19, 2014). EPA; 40 CFR Part 170, Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions; Final Rule at 80 FR 67495 (November 2, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 155, Pesticides: Chlorpyrifos Registration Review; Revised Human Health Risk Assessment (January 14, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 320, Superfund: Identification of Priority Classes of Facilities for CERCLA 108 (b) Financial Responsibility Requirements; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. CPSC; 16 CFR Part 1051, Chemicals: Petition for Rulemaking to Protect Against Consumer Products Containing Additive Organohalogen Flame Retardants (July 1, 2015); Comments on Petition for Rulemaking on Products Containing Organohalogen Flame Retardants (October 19, 2015)
Client expense: $79,453 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Call for the strengthening of the Clean Air Acts Regional Haze Rule [EPA] Urge EPA to issue strong and consistent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations because they are essential to meeting the original intent of the Clean Water Act to ultimately eliminate water pollution in order to restore and maintain the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the Nations waters. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule, including S.J.Res.22, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. Oppose H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act, a bill that blocks protections for drinking water in mining communities. Oppose H.R.3797, the SENSE Act, which would weaken clean air protections for power plants burning coal refuse or waste. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water. Oppose H.R.5055, the FY2017 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which cuts clean energy funding and contained a slew of riders harmful to the environment. Oppose H.R.4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would gut the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support pro-environment amendments (Polis #2, Norton #3, Pallone #5, Rush #7) and oppose anti-environment amendments (Whitfield #1). Oppose S. 2822 & S. 2072, bills the legislatively undermine the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support Senator Cardins package of legislation to address water quality, drinking water, and public health needs, as well as the House companions (H.R. 4797 and H.R. 4806). Support S. 2821, the TRUE LEADership Act, which aims to reduce lead exposure and poisoning in our air, water, homes, and communities. Oppose extension of the comment period for the Department of Transportations National Performance Management Measures, which requires agencies to estimate the pollution due to transportation plans.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Call for the strengthening of the Clean Air Acts Regional Haze Rule [EPA] Urge EPA to issue strong and consistent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations because they are essential to meeting the original intent of the Clean Water Act to ultimately eliminate water pollution in order to restore and maintain the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the Nations waters. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule, including S.J.Res.22, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. Oppose H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act, a bill that blocks protections for drinking water in mining communities. Oppose H.R.3797, the SENSE Act, which would weaken clean air protections for power plants burning coal refuse or waste. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water. Oppose H.R.5055, the FY2017 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which cuts clean energy funding and contained a slew of riders harmful to the environment. Oppose H.R.4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would gut the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support pro-environment amendments (Polis #2, Norton #3, Pallone #5, Rush #7) and oppose anti-environment amendments (Whitfield #1). Oppose S. 2822 & S. 2072, bills the legislatively undermine the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support Senator Cardins package of legislation to address water quality, drinking water, and public health needs, as well as the House companions (H.R. 4797 and H.R. 4806). Support S. 2821, the TRUE LEADership Act, which aims to reduce lead exposure and poisoning in our air, water, homes, and communities. Oppose extension of the comment period for the Department of Transportations National Performance Management Measures, which requires agencies to estimate the pollution due to transportation plans.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 1388 Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS (Olson and Latta) H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdraw of the WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule)(Shuster) H.R. 2042 "Ratepayer Protection Act" regarding EPA's proposed greenhouse gas rule. (Whitfield, et.al) H.R. 3797 "SENSE Act" regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse. H.R. 4775 "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016". H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016. S. 1140 Federal Water Quality Protection Act.(Barasso) S. 1324 a bill to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for certain electric generation plants. (Capito) S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose HR 1030 Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Oppose HR 712 Oppose HR 1927 Support continued funding in FY2016 to the National Center for Environmental Healths Healthy Community Design Initiative (HCDI) at its current level of $2.8 million. Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support EPA coordination with HUD, and both to engage in the AFFH process and leverage it for its other nondiscrimination investigations and enforcement. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) permitting its borrowers to use the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to finance home improvements that increase energy efficiency and lower utility costs Support the establishment of a White House Office of Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. Support Grijalva amendment #41 to HR 5538
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support revising the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone to 60 parts per billion (ppb). Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support Congressman Conyers WATER Act Support regional haze rule overall, but there are some areas of concern that would delay implementation and weaken critical provisions. Oppose any CR that does not contain money for Flint water mitigation. Support Stabenow Flint amendment to S. 2848 Support Kildee Flint amendment to HR 5303 Support S. 2848 Support HR 5303
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; Discussion draft of Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." Issue and related to proposed rule; S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 (addresses an NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides)H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Salmon); H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (regarding EPA ozone NAAQS); H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Flake); S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; H.J.Res. 71, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; H.J.Res. 72, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1548, The BREATHE Act-SELC supports legislation that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) that allow the oil and gas industry to emit significant amounts of toxic air pollution. H.R. 1460, The FRESHER Act-SELC supports legislation that would close the loophole in the Clean Water Act (CWA) that endangers water quality near oil and gas production activities. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would weaken clean air and clean water protections, and supported amendments that would enhance these protections. H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Act-SELC opposed legislation that would require the withdrawal of the proposed Clean Water Rule & the development of a new rule. S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act-SELC opposed amendments that would undermine attempts to reduce global warming, but did not oppose underlying legislation. HR 2028, FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations-- opposing riders that block clean water protections S 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act-opposing legislation that blocks effective clean water protections S 1645, FY16 Interior/EPA Appropriations-opposing legislation that provides inadequate funding to protect the environment and contains numerous policy riders. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-stongly opposeing the numerous anti-environmental riders and low funding levels. S.____, FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee draft - opposing riders that block clean water protections S 1500, The Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2015 oppose in its entirety, as it would allow greater pollution from pesticides. S 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 oppose in its entirety; the bill would block climate change protections. SJR 22, Resolution under the CRA disapproving Clean Water Rule, opposing the resolution in its entirety. SJR 23, Resolution under the CRA disapproving carbon requirements on new sources, opposing the resolution in its entirety. SJR 24, Resolution under the CRA disapproving carbon requirements on existing sources, opposing the resolution in its entirety. HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing riders that would impact clean air and clean water, such as those impacting the Clean Water Rule and the Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1644, The STREAM Act, SELC opposes this legislation in its entirety, as it would weaken the Stream Protection Rule. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions in the legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act, as well as an amendment that seeks designation of biomass combustion as carbon neutral. S. 2446, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016, SELC opposes this legislation that would remove important citizen protections from coal ash pollution. HR. 3797, The Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, SELC opposes provisions that weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S.2588, the Grants and Education to Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring American Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations Before Damage Is Suffered Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Report Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. HR 4775 and S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act human health protection. S. 2804, Energy & Water Appropriations, opposing amendment blocking the Clean Water Rule. HR 2822 and S. 3068, Interior/ EPA appropriations, opposing provisions in the underlying bill that weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR 2577, Zika Conference Report, opposing a provision added to the conference report that exempts pesticides from the clean water act. HR. 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017-opposing numerous riders that would undermine the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, coal ash protections and other bedrock environmental Protections. Supporting amendments that would strengthen protections for the Chesapeake Bay and help prevent global warming. HR 5303, S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016-opposing exemptions agribusiness from oil spill regulations and other clean water protections. Support funding for Flint water quality protection. HR 4456, RECLAIM Act of 2016, supporting the legislation as important to protecting water quality from mine wastes.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose HR 1030 Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Oppose HR 712 Oppose HR 1927 Support continued funding in FY2016 to the National Center for Environmental Healths Healthy Community Design Initiative (HCDI) at its current level of $2.8 million. Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support EPA coordination with HUD, and both to engage in the AFFH process and leverage it for its other nondiscrimination investigations and enforcement. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) permitting its borrowers to use the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to finance home improvements that increase energy efficiency and lower utility costs Support the establishment of a White House Office of Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support revising the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone to 60 parts per billion (ppb). Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support Congressman Conyers WATER Act Support regional haze rule overall, but there are some areas of concern that would delay implementation and weaken critical provisions. Oppose any CR that does not contain money for Flint water mitigation. Support Stabenow Flint amendment to S. 2848 Support Kildee Flint amendment to HR 5303 Support S. 2848 Support HR 5303
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose HR 1030 Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Oppose HR 712 Oppose HR 1927 Support continued funding in FY2016 to the National Center for Environmental Healths Healthy Community Design Initiative (HCDI) at its current level of $2.8 million. Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support EPA coordination with HUD, and both to engage in the AFFH process and leverage it for its other nondiscrimination investigations and enforcement. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support revising the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone to 60 parts per billion (ppb). Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470 Oppose HR 4775 Support Congressman Conyers WATER Act Support regional haze rule overall, but there are some areas of concern that would delay implementation and weaken critical provisions.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1548, The BREATHE Act-SELC supports legislation that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) that allow the oil and gas industry to emit significant amounts of toxic air pollution. H.R. 1460, The FRESHER Act-SELC supports legislation that would close the loophole in the Clean Water Act (CWA) that endangers water quality near oil and gas production activities. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would weaken clean air and clean water protections, and supported amendments that would enhance these protections. H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Act-SELC opposed legislation that would require the withdrawal of the proposed Clean Water Rule & the development of a new rule. S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act-SELC opposed amendments that would undermine attempts to reduce global warming, but did not oppose underlying legislation. HR 2028, FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations-- opposing riders that block clean water protections S 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act-opposing legislation that blocks effective clean water protections S 1645, FY16 Interior/EPA Appropriations-opposing legislation that provides inadequate funding to protect the environment and contains numerous policy riders. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-stongly opposeing the numerous anti-environmental riders and low funding levels. S.____, FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee draft - opposing riders that block clean water protections S 1500, The Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2015 oppose in its entirety, as it would allow greater pollution from pesticides. S 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 oppose in its entirety; the bill would block climate change protections. SJR 22, Resolution under the CRA disapproving Clean Water Rule, opposing the resolution in its entirety. SJR 23, Resolution under the CRA disapproving carbon requirements on new sources, opposing the resolution in its entirety. SJR 24, Resolution under the CRA disapproving carbon requirements on existing sources, opposing the resolution in its entirety. HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing riders that would impact clean air and clean water, such as those impacting the Clean Water Rule and the Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1644, The STREAM Act, SELC opposes this legislation in its entirety, as it would weaken the Stream Protection Rule. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions in the legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act, as well as an amendment that seeks designation of biomass combustion as carbon neutral. S. 2446, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016, SELC opposes this legislation that would remove important citizen protections from coal ash pollution. HR. 3797, The Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, SELC opposes provisions that weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S.2588, the Grants and Education to Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring American Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations Before Damage Is Suffered Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Report Act, supporting the bill in its entirety. HR 4775 and S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act human health protection. S. 2804, Energy & Water Appropriations, opposing amendment blocking the Clean Water Rule. HR 2822 and S. 3068, Interior/ EPA appropriations, opposing provisions in the underlying bill that weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR 2577, Zika Conference Report, opposing a provision added to the conference report that exempts pesticides from the clean water act.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 2042 "Ratepayer Protection Act" regarding EPA's proposed greenhouse gas rule. (Whitfield, et.al) S.1324 a bill to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for certain electric generation plants. (Capito) H.R. 1388 Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS (Olson and Latta) S. 640 Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act(Flake) "Waters of the U.S." proposed rule H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdraw of the WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule) S. 1140 Federal Water Quality Protection Act(Barasso) S.J RES. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emission from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating unitsS.J. RES. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse. H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016".
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 1734 - the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 H.R. 2576 - TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 H.R. 3797 - Satisfy Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act S. 697 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 S. 2446 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 H.R.4827 - Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act of 2016 Rulemakings EPA; 40 CFR Parts 260 and 261, Definition of Solid Waste; Final Rule (January 13, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 257 and 261 Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Final Rule (December 19, 2014). EPA; 40 CFR Part 170, Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions; Final Rule at 80 FR 67495 (November 2, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 155, Pesticides: Chlorpyrifos Registration Review; Revised Human Health Risk Assessment (January 14, 2015) CPSC; 16 CFR Part 1051, Chemicals: Petition for Rulemaking to Protect Against Consumer Products Containing Additive Organohalogen Flame Retardants (July 1, 2015); Comments on Petition for Rulemaking on Products Containing Organohalogen Flame Retardants (October 19, 2015)
Client expense: $127,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; Discussion draft of Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." Issue and related to proposed rule; S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 (addresses an NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides)H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Salmon); H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (regarding EPA ozone NAAQS); H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Flake); S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; H.J.Res. 71, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; H.J.Res. 72, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act. Oppose legislation undermining the Clean Air Act. Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it. Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions. Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources. Support proposed carbon pollution standard for new power plants; submitted comments to EPA. Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming. Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation. Support safe drilling and mining practices. Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report. Oppose legislation to allow the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline without permits. Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards. Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry. Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support tougher standards on smog. Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act. Support the Obama Administration Clean Power Plan. Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range. Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs. Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan. Support regulations on methane in the oil and gas industry. Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule. Comments regarding EPA Science Advisory Board study on effects of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water sources. Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants. Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry. Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families.
Client expense: $85,206 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" ; H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization of 2016; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 2848, Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule, including S.J.Res.22, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. Oppose H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act, a bill that blocks protections for drinking water in mining communities. Oppose H.R.3797, the SENSE Act, which would weaken clean air protections for power plants burning coal refuse or waste. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water. Oppose H.R.5055, the FY2017 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which cuts clean energy funding and contained a slew of riders harmful to the environment. Oppose H.R.4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would gut the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support pro-environment amendments (Polis #2, Norton #3, Pallone #5, Rush #7) and oppose anti-environment amendments (Whitfield #1). Oppose S. 2822 & S. 2072, bills the legislatively undermine the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support Senator Cardins package of legislation to address water quality, drinking water, and public health needs, as well as the House companions (H.R. 4797 and H.R. 4806). Support S. 2821, the TRUE LEADership Act, which aims to reduce lead exposure and poisoning in our air, water, homes, and communities. Oppose extension of the comment period for the Department of Transportations National Performance Management Measures, which requires agencies to estimate the pollution due to transportation plans.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
DAVID BROWN: HOUSE, SENATE, EPA H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule) DAVID GILBERT: HOUSE, SENATE H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule) KATHERINE OTT: HOUSE, SENATE H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule)
Client expense: $2,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 167, Wildlife Disaster Funding Act, facilitate funding to wildfire management related issues (vegetation management connection); H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, to provide for implementation of minimum federal CCR requirements through a state-based permit program; H.R. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; S. 1803 Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, to provide for implementation of minimum federal CCR requirements through a state-based permit program. H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; Clean Power Plan implementation issues generally, EPAs proposed federal implementation plan and model trading rules; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule);
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution including the following legislation: H.J.Res.70, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone".; H.J.Res.71, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".; H.J.Res.72, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".; H.J.Res.74, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone".; H.R.712, Sunshine for Regulatory Degrees and Settlements Act; H.R.1155, SCRUB Act of 2016; H.R.1320, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2015; H.R.1327, ORDEAL Act of 2015; H.R.1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act; H.R.1759, ALERT Act of 2015; H.R.3797, SENSE Act; H.R.4000, Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015; H.R.4544, Energy Sovereignty Act; H.R.4557, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016; H.R.4768, Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016; H.R.4775, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; H.R.8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; S.1607, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015; S.1817, Smarter Regs Act of 2015; S.1818, Principled Rulemaking Act of 2015; S.1820, Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2015; S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; S.2072, A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan.; S.2194, Clean Cookstoves and Fuels Support Act; S.638, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2015; S.640, ORDEAL Act of 2015; S.751, CASE Act; S.J.Res.23, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".; S.J.Res.24, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".; S.J.Res.25, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone".; Issues related to Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Issues related to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Issues related to air pollution and health; Issues related to air pollution from vehicles and fuels; Issues related to air pollution from power plants and other stationary sources; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act; Issues related to regulatory reform
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 2042 "Ratepayer Protection Act" regarding EPA's proposed greenhouse gas rule. (Whitfield, et.al) S.1324 a bill to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for certain electric generation plants. (Capito) H.R. 1388 Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS (Olson and Latta) S. 640 Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act(Flake) "Waters of the U.S." proposed rule H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdraw of the WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule) S. 1140 Federal Water Quality Protection Act(Barasso) S.J RES. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emission from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating unitsS.J. RES. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse. H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016".
Client expense: $416,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 1734 - the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 H.R. 2576 - TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 H.R. 3797 - Satisfy Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act S. 697 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 S. 2446 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 H.R.4827 - Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act of 2016 Rulemakings EPA; 40 CFR Parts 260 and 261, Definition of Solid Waste; Final Rule (January 13, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 257 and 261 Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Final Rule (December 19, 2014). EPA; 40 CFR Part 170, Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions; Final Rule at 80 FR 67495 (November 2, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 155, Pesticides: Chlorpyrifos Registration Review; Revised Human Health Risk Assessment (January 14, 2015) CPSC; 16 CFR Part 1051, Chemicals: Petition for Rulemaking to Protect Against Consumer Products Containing Additive Organohalogen Flame Retardants (July 1, 2015); Comments on Petition for Rulemaking on Products Containing Organohalogen Flame Retardants (October 19, 2015)
Client expense: $99,930 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule, including S.J.Res.22, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. Oppose H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act, a bill that blocks protections for drinking water in mining communities. Oppose H.R.3797, the SENSE Act, which would weaken clean air protections for power plants burning coal refuse or waste. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule).
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SJ Res 22, veto override of Clean Water Rule; STREAM Act (HR 1644) - provisions re: mountaintop removal, weakening Clean Water Act, regulatory reform, water pollution; drinking water bills (S. 2587, S. 2588, S. 2532, HR 4470): Lead and Copper Rule; Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act (HR 3797) - sulfur dioxide and particulate matter emissions, air pollution in states with waste coal plants; lead and water quality legislation; Clean Water Rule; uranium and groundwater quality.
Client expense: $239,076 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Small Business
Access to Capital and Capital Formation: H.R. 4168, Small Business Access to Capital Enhancement Act: Supported House passage, voiced support for legislation in Senate. H.R. 1675, Capital Markets Improvements Act: Supported House passage. H.R. 4498, Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act (HALOS Act): Advocated for and supported committee passage on legislation. H.R. 4638, Main Street Growth Act: Advocated for and supported committee passage. Tax Reform and Relief: Tax Reform: Advocated for broad-based tax reform focused on lowering rates for small business/individual and corporate taxpayers, full expensing, closing loopholes, and simplifying the tax system. Death Tax Repeal: Advocated for the Senate to act on House-passed repeal legislation (H.R. 1105). Trade and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015 Conference Report (H.R. 644): Supported Senate passage of the legislation, which included the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement: Educated members of Congress and policymakers about TPPs content, specifically its small business provisions and responded to general myths about the agreement. Regulation and Regulatory Reform: Regulatory Reform: Continued to support action for broad-based regulatory reform and activity related to advancing such, including the formation of the Senate Regulations Caucus, support for the National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS Act), a Regulatory Cost Budget and legislation as detailed below: Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 1407, S. 708): Support this bill to develop a commission to identify outdated and duplicative regulations. Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act (S. 1607): Support this bill to require agencies to publish cost-benefit analysis, private sector impact of rules and more information on regulations they intend to publish. H.R. 712, Sunshine and Regulatory Decrees and Settlement Act: Supported House passage. H.R. 2017, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act: Supported House passage. H.R. 4612, S.2582, Midnight Rule Relief Act: Voiced support for legislation and committee passage in the House. H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act: Supported House passage. Resolution of Disapproval on EPA's Waters Rule: Supported House passage. H.R. 1155: Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act (SCRUB Act): Supported House passage. Specific Regulations and Comments Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Advocated for keeping the standard as is, rather than increasing due to the economic and environmental damage caused by the ethanol mandate. Also support RFS repeal. EPAs New Ozone Standard: Voiced concern about the new standard, and continue to educate the public and policymakers about its impact on small businesses, local economies, workers and various sectors, especially as it relates to implementation and the complexity of "background ozone." Submitted Comments to EPA on "background ozone" DOLs Proposed Fiduciary Regulation: Continue to educate Congress about the harm the proposed rule would have for small businesses trying to provide retirement accounts for their employees. Met with OMB to discuss concerns about final DOL proposal. DOLs Proposed Overtime Regulations: Continue to educate Congress about the harm the proposed rule would have for the workplace, employees and small businesses. Joint Employer Standard: Continued to support legislation (H.R. 3459 and S. 2015) that would modify the NLRBs decision on the standard, which disproportionately harms small businesses and franchises. Legal Reform: H.R. 1927, Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act: Supported House passage. Healthcare Reform: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act (H.R. 2911, S.1698): Continue to support House and Senate passage of this bill to fix Health Reimbursement Account contributions that have been made illegal in the Affordable Care Act. S.2499 and H.R. 4469, Health Savings Act of 2016: Voiced support for the bills in House and Senate. Government Procurement: H.R. 1671, Voiced support for Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Government Accountability and Reform: H.R. 598, Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act: Supported House passage. H.R. 653, FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act: Supported House passage. S.2232, Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Voiced support for legislation. H.R. 3442, Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act: Supported House passage. Affordable Energy and Reform: Energy Policy Modernization Act: Voiced support of the bill in U.S. Senate. H.R. 3797, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act (SENSE Act): Supported House passage. DOE Comments on LNG: Supported the department's findings on the economic impact of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. Oil Tax in President's Budget: Expressed concerns about the $10 per barrel proposed tax. Intellectual Property: S.1890 Defend Trade Secrets Act: Voiced support for legislation and Senate passage. H.R. 1283, Songwriters Equity Act: Voiced support for the legislation.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; Discussion draft of Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." Issue and related to proposed rule; S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 (addresses an NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides)H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Salmon); H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (regarding EPA ozone NAAQS); H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (Flake); S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; H.J.Res. 71, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; H.J.Res. 72, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1388, the "Clean Air, Strong Economies Act" regarding EPA ozone NAAQS; H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets procedural steps for promulgation of a new rule); H.R. 2042, the "Ratepayer Protection Act" (regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule); H.R. 3797, the "SENSE Act" (regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse); H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016"; S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule); S. 1324, to require EPA to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired EGUs (Capito); S. 1500, the "Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015" (addresses NPDES permitting issue related to herbicides and pesticides); S. 2072, EPA ozone early action compact program; S.J. Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J. Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; Discussion draft of the Ratepayer Protection Act, regarding EPA proposed GHG emissions rule; Advocacy relating to "Waters of the U.S." issue and related to proposed rule; Discussion on air issues, including proposed Clean Power Plan; BART/Regional Haze Program; MATs; and ozone NAAQS.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Support revising the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone to 60 parts per billion (ppb). Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose HR 1030 Oppose HR 2042 Oppose S.J. Res 24 Oppose HR 712 Oppose HR 1927 Support continued funding in FY2016 to the National Center for Environmental Healths Healthy Community Design Initiative (HCDI) at its current level of $2.8 million. Support EPA making improvements to regulatory mechanisms from removing lead from drinking water. Support EPA coordination with HUD, and both to engage in the AFFH process and leverage it for its other nondiscrimination investigations and enforcement. Support S. 2491. Oppose HR 3797 Support HR 4470
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Fossil Energy; Waste to energy; Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Regulation and Clean Power Plan; Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012); Carbon Capture Act (H.R. 4622); Carbon Capture and Enhanced Oil Recovery Act; Fossil Energy Appropriations; Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act (H.R. 3797)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 3797, the SENSE Act regarding emissions limits for electric generating units using coal refuse; H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emissions guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule).
Client expense: $2,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE